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On Display: House - Centreville Room
Razor
Esmelin
1790-1810
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Esmelin (Maker)
Place of Origin
Paris; France; Europe
Materials
- Iron
- Bone (cattle or bison)
Museum Object Number
1959.0135 B
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1959.0135 B
Object Name
Razor
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Esmelin (Maker)
Place of Origin
Paris; France; Europe
Date
1790-1810
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Blade's tang
Inscription: "ESMELIN / A PARIS" stamped incuse in Roman capitals, partially effaced
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Bone (cattle or bison)
Techniques
- Wrought
Dimensions (inches)
0.3 (H) x 0.787 (W) x 9.882 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
0.7 (H) x 2 (W) x 25.1 (L)
Measurement Notes
Length is when razor is opened fully. The razor folded has a length of 14.8 cm.